Alamo Community College District Central OfficeStudent Guide

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College in San Antonio, TX. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026 16 Week

The semester, explained for Alamo Community College District Central Office

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 16 Week
Campus terms
7
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 16 Week runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

57 entries
  1. Fall 2026 1st Five WeekFall 2026 First 5 WeekFall 2026 First 5-Week Session
  2. Fall 2026 Flex IFall 2026 Flex I Session
  3. Fall 2026 16 WeekRelevant now
  4. Fall 2026 Start IIFall 2026 Start Two 14 Week
  5. Fall 2026 2nd 4 Week
  6. Fall 2026 12 Week
  7. Fall 2026 2nd Five WeekFall 2026 Second 5 WeekFall 2026 Second 5-Week Session
  8. Fall 2026 3rd 4 Week
  9. Fall 2026 Flex IIFall 2026 Flex II Session
  10. Fall 2026 3rd Five WeekFall 2026 Third 5 WeekFall 2026 Third 5-Week Session
  11. Fall 2026 4th 4 Week
  12. Spring 2027 WintermesterWintermester 2026-2027
  13. Spring 2027 1st 4 Week
  14. Spring 2027 1st Five WeekSpring 2027 First 5 WeekSpring 2027 First 5-Week Session
  15. Spring 2027 Flex ISpring 2027 Flex I Session
  16. Spring 2027 16 Week
  17. Spring 2027 Start IISpring 2027 Start Two 14 Week
  18. Spring 2027 2nd 4 Week
  19. Spring 2027 12 Week
  20. Spring 2027 2nd Five WeekSpring 2027 Second 5 WeekSpring 2027 Second 5-Week Session
  21. Spring 2027 3rd 4 Week
  22. Spring 2027 Flex IISpring 2027 Flex II Session
  23. Spring 2027 3rd Five WeekSpring 2027 Third 5 WeekSpring 2027 Third 5-Week Session
  24. Spring 2027 4th 4 Week
  25. Maymester 2027Summer 2027 Maymester
  26. Summer 2027 Summer I 8 Week SessionSummer I 2027 8-Week Session
  27. Summer 2027 Summer I 5 Week SessionSummer I 2027 5-Week Session
  28. Summer 2027 Summer II 8 Week SessionSummer II 2027 8-Week Session
  29. Summer 2027 10 Week SessionSummer 2027 Summer 10 Week Session
  30. Summer 2027 Summer III 8 Week SessionSummer III 2027 8-Week Session
  31. Summer 2027 Summer II 5 Week SessionSummer II 2027 5-Week Session

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Campus language

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7 terms

A

ACES
The Alamo Colleges Education Services portal, the essential website for email, registration, and grades.
AlamoSHARE
The internal district-wide intranet used by staff and student employees for collaboration.

B

BOT
Board of Trustees, the elected governing body that oversees the entire Alamo Colleges District.

D

DSO
District Support Operations, the administrative organization and staff based at the central office.

S

SDC
Student District Council, the representative body for students across all five colleges in the district.

T

The Bistro
The central dining area located within the District Support Operations (DSO) building.
Tobin
Tobin Lofts, the primary off-campus student housing complex officially partnered with the district.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
2222
Common shorthand for the District Support Operations headquarters, derived from its address at 2222 N. Alamo St.
AlamoADVISE
The district's standardized advising model that students must use to plan their degree paths.
AlamoPROMISE
The program offering tuition-free college education to eligible graduates from participating high schools.
Banner ID
The unique 8-digit student or employee identification number used for all official transactions.
Flores Building
The main administrative building within the District Support Operations complex.
Late Start
Refers to 8-week accelerated courses that begin midway through the traditional semester.
Legacy Building
The renovated historic structure that forms part of the central office campus.
VIA U-Pass
A program providing free, unlimited bus transportation for all registered students and employees.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 16 Week runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in San Antonio for Alamo Community College District Central Office Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in San Antonio.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,219

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

130,000

City Transportation

Walkability

37

Bikeability

49

Public Transit

VIA Metropolitan Transit

Nearest Airports

San Antonio International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

69°F

Avg Snowfall

0.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

DSO Parking Garage

garage

Located adjacent to the DSO building; designed to minimize urban profile.

DSO Surface Parking

surface_lot • 900 spaces

Large surface parking area serving the District Support Operations complex.

Campus News

Latest updates from Alamo Community College District Central Office

Alamo Colleges District Seeks Vice Chancellor for Facilities and Facility Services

The district has launched a search for a new Vice Chancellor to oversee its facilities portfolio following the approval of a $987 million bond.

Nov 5, 2026

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Alamo Colleges District Earns Great Place To Work Certification For Third Consecutive Year

The district was recognized as a Great Place to Work for the third year in a row based on employee feedback.

Oct 14, 2026

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Alamo Colleges District Reaches Record Enrollment Milestone

Fall 2026 enrollment has reached a record 98,425 students across the district's five colleges.

Oct 12, 2026

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The district experienced technical issues with the ACES system on October 7, 2026; services were later restored.

The district experienced technical issues with the ACES system on October 7, 2026; services were later restored.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Alamo Community College District Central Office

Veterans Day - District Closed

November 11, 2026

Alamo Colleges District (All Locations)

All Alamo Colleges District campuses and offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

International Education Week Breakfast Panel

November 12, 2026

TPR Headquarters, 321 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX

A breakfast panel exploring how San Antonio can prepare globally competitive talent, featuring Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores.

International Education Week Event @ ACCESS

November 16, 2026

ACCESS Building (2222 N. Alamo St)

A district-wide event celebrating global cultures and international education held at the District Support Operations building.

Thanksgiving Break - District Closed

November 26, 2026

Alamo Colleges District (All Locations)

The district offices and all colleges will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 26 to November 29, 2026.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@alamo.edu

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